Spindle: armRecall 75V-147 · 1974 Baytronic Mini Van
BOYERTOWN AUTO BODY WORKS recall 75V-147 covers 121 1974 Baytronic Mini Van for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BOYERTOWN CAMPAIGN NO N/A.ELECTRIC-BATTERY POWERED 1/2 TON MINIVAN.POSSIBILITY ON THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE SPINDLES COULDFRACTURE AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH INWARD FROM THE INNER THREADED AREAWHERE THE SMALL DIAMETER SHAFT IS BLENDED INTO LARGER PORTION OF SHAFT.IFTHIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DUE TOSEPARATION OF WHEEL FROM SPINDLE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH ANIMPROVED DESIGN FRONT AXLE SPINDLES).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.